HC Deb 04 March 1996 vol 273 c34W
Sir Wyn Roberts

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are average earnings in manufacturing industry. [17361]

Mrs. Angela Knight

[holding answer 28 February 1996]: Underlying average earnings growth in the manufacturing sector was 4 per cent. in December 1995. This is the lowest rate since the series began in 1980.